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Citizen Kurt’s Dirty Dozen: Matthew Brown

By Kurt Cunningham

I first met Matthew Brown last year at our mutual friend Allan Acevedo’s house for the season finale of American Idol and series premiere of Glee. I was immediately taken by Matthew’s good looks (there were some other things I noticed about him but those are probably best left in my thoughts and... »

People, Opinions & Politics: Boycott Arizona & Celebrate Harvey Milk

By Nicole Murray-Ramirez

BOYCOTT ARIZONA! Here we go again with another Arizona stand of intolerance and controversy. Not long ago, it was about Arizona’s stand against a Martin Luther King Holiday and many of us joined a boycott of Arizona which resulted in this state losing many conventions and millions of dollars. Today, I have been joined by... »

The “Drama” of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

By Matthew Brown

Whenever I sit down to write, I remind myself that everyone loves a good scandal. Don’t lie and tell me you’ve never had the urge to indulge in the dirt. It’s human nature and I have no doubt that a shocking exposé on the club after-parties, sex affairs and political scandals of San Diego... »

GLTNN Exclusive: DJ Shane Stiel back in San Diego and ready to WERQ

By Aaron Heier

If you’ve ever heard Shane Pfannenstiel, aka DJ Shane Stiel spin, you’re immediately convinced this guy was born to DJ. From the all-night raves of the rocky mountains in his early years to the high-energy club events of the West Coast, this handsome young DJ turned Navy veteran turned DJ is making one indelible... »

People, Opinions & Politics: Overdoses, Supervisors and Cesar Chavez

By Nicole Murray-Ramirez

Sadly, another youth overdoses… A barback from a popular nightclub overdosed and died this week. He was only 24. The young man died at the hospital after being in a coma and on life support. He had apparently taken a combination of some prescribed and non-prescribed drugs. This is a reminder of the... »

DiscoverSD: Hillcrest Hot Spots Make the Gayborhood Sizzle

By Aaron Heier

While gayborhood tastes and times have forced the bowing of one nightlife impresario’s ‘omnisexual’ masterpiece (Universal,) the bustle and bastion that is Hillcrest still beckons San Diegans by the droves, all clamoring for a fun night of easy, unpretentious revelry. Teeming with everything from cafes and coffeehouses to kitschy gift shops and the not-so-random psychic... »

Citizen Kurt’s Dirty Dozen: Big Mike Phillips

By Kurt Cunningham

I first met “Big Mike” Phillips in 1992 when he was tending bar at the Brass Rail. At the time, I was a regular there and Big Mike always poured a nice, heavy cocktail. Big Mike moved on to other venues around town, and we all followed him, especially when he landed at Rich’s.  As... »

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